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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in California

8,037 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in California

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,725
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,725
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,257
Associate Degree 1,055

Gender Distribution

In California, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.2%
  • White: 14.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in California

163,440 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in California

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $35,220 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 44 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $53,917.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

50 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 52% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $32,854.

#4

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,494. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. A typical student attending Long Beach City College will pay a net price of $5,323. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#6

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,579. Graduates earn an average $30,533 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,593.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia grads earn an average salary of $29,775. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,651.

#8

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. This public school has an average net price of $3,814.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in CA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329

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